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Overview

The penultimate in a limited series of Summer Linear Walks using public transport

From Steel End heading North to Castlerigg along the Central spine of Lakeland in blissfully dry conditions taking in Steel Fell, Ullscarf, High Seat and Bleaberry fell.

Monday, 19 August 2024
Meeting time:
7:55 am
Start time:
8:34 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
914.4m / 3000ft
Type:
linear

Departing PRC 07:55

Departing Castlerigg, Rakefoot  08:34  on the 555 bus towards Grasmere  

Departing Thirlmere, Armboth Turn 08:51

Roadside parking on the Castlerigg Brow to Castlerigg  minor road.

 

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NY 52691 29572
Nearest postcode:
CA11 8RQ
what3words:
inflates.steers.drill
Meeting time:
7:55 am

Penrith Rugby Club

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 28124 22918
Nearest postcode:
CA12 4TD
what3words:
guesswork.stray.mixers
Start time:
8:34 am

Castlerigg Brow bus stop

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NY 32560 12747
Nearest postcode:
CA12 4TP
what3words:
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Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

Wythburn

Upcoming walks with Penrith Group

The Groto

Grasmere and Rydal Water

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.5 miles
High Cup Nick

High Cup Nick adventure

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
11.0 miles
Herdwicks

Low Borrowdale Loop

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
12.0 miles
Sunbiggin Tarn

Circular from Great Asby

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.0 miles
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Cold Fell Caper

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.6 miles
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Borrowdale - the other one

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.7 miles
Great Asby Scar

Great Asby Scarper

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
13.0 miles
Gamblesby village

The East Fellside - Gamblesby, Unthank, Haresceugh & Viol Moor

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.5 miles
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Bowscale, Swineside and the plain of Low Mill

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.5 miles
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Little Man and Lonscale Fell Round

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
10.1 miles
Beacon monument

Orton Fells and Great Asby Scar

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.3 miles
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Barrow from Braithwaite

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.0 miles
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Watendlath & Borrowdale

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.6 miles
sergeant man

Sergeant Man (plus possibly/maybe) High Raise from Grasmere

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
9.0 miles
Cautley Spout

Howgills: Yarlside from Cross Keys Inn

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles
Whitbarrow 1

Whitbarrow Scar

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.0 miles
.

Crosby Garrett Fell and Smardale Gill

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.5 miles
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Langstrath

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
7.0 miles
.

Great Asby Scar (from Orton)

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.5 miles
Rutter Force

Great Asby, Hoff and Rutter Force

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.5 miles
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Brampton and Talkin Tarn

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.0 miles
Seldom Seen

Glencoyne, Glenridding and Lanty's Tarn

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.0 miles
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Skelgill, Little Town and Scope Beck Reservoir

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.0 miles
Placeholder image

Boredale Hause and Brothers Water from Cow Bridge

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.5 miles

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE